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Humanitarian crisis worsens in Haiti
Read MoreThe humanitarian crisis in Haiti is worsening as escalating gang violence rips the Caribbean nation apart. On Friday, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a plan to create a transitional presidential council on the island is moving forward to try and restore stability as political turmoil drives a rise in hunger.The humanitarian…
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EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine – Scholz
Read More The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow’s funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in the EU will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine. Soon after Russia launched its military operation against…
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German train drivers union halts strikes to negotiate
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Global eradication of polio ‘tantalisingly close’ with UK urged to keep up funding
Read More After no reported cases of wild polio for 19 weeks, vaccination efforts boosted at last endemic spots in Pakistan and Afghanistan The world is “tantalisingly close” to eradicating polio – with no confirmed cases of wild polio anywhere so far this year. But experts warn that vaccination efforts – and funding – must…
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Can Russia’s Gen Z make a real change?
Read MoreWith the approaching Russian presidential election predetermined, what are the hopes of young Russians?With the approaching Russian presidential election predetermined, what are the hopes of young Russians?
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The White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about Gaza cease-fire amid negotiations
Read MoreThe White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about a cease-fire in Gaza after a new Hamas proposal called for a six-week pause in fighting. Israel rejected the proposal, but said it will send a team of negotiators to Qatar this week.The White House says it is “cautiously optimistic” about a cease-fire in Gaza…
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First maritime aid shipment reaches Gaza amid rift between Biden, Netanyahu
Read MoreThe first maritime aid shipment has reached Gaza, bringing 200 tons of desperately needed food to the war-ravaged territory. The move comes amid a deepening rift between President Joe Biden and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. On Friday, Netanyahu approved an Israeli military plan for a ground invasion of Rafah, which the White House…
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Attack on Pakistan army post near Afghan border kills seven, military says
Read MoreAssailants used vehicle packed with explosives as well as suicide vests in attack that also involved a shootout.Assailants used vehicle packed with explosives as well as suicide vests in attack that also involved a shootout.
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‘Desperate neglect’: teachers washing clothes and finding beds as poverty grips England’s schools
Read More Schools risk being overwhelmed by hungry, exhausted children from freezing homes, headteachers and campaigners warn • ‘If a child is hungry, it doesn’t matter if you’re a bloody good teacher’ Schools are finding beds, providing showers for pupils and washing uniforms as child poverty spirals out of control, headteachers from across England have…
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India to hold world’s biggest election in seven stages from April
Read More Modi favourite to win third term in largest democratic exercise in history held across six weeks India is to hold a national election in April, with Hindu-nationalist prime minister, Narendra Modi, strongly favoured to win a third term in the world’s largest democracy. Nearly a billion people are eligible to cast ballots in…
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Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon
Read MoreNo-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.
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Why UConn Is Ready to Win March Madness Again
Read More The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team won a national championship last season. The Huskies returned a critical mass of key players from that team, then added a guy from Maryland named Cam Spencer. With Selection Sunday upon us tomorrow, and the March Madness brackets flying around your office next week, Spencer’s presence…
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India announces election 2024: Seven numbers to unpack world’s biggest vote
Read MoreAbout 969 million people will take part in the giant elections to decide who will rule the world’s most populous nation.About 969 million people will take part in the giant elections to decide who will rule the world’s most populous nation.
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Israel approves plan to attack Gaza’s Rafah but keeps truce talks alive
Read MoreNod for long-threatened invasion of Rafah, home to 1.4 million displaced people, comes as Israel to send team to Qatar.Nod for long-threatened invasion of Rafah, home to 1.4 million displaced people, comes as Israel to send team to Qatar.
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NATO member state’s defense minister resigns
Read More Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will meet with Arvydas Anusauskas on Saturday Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, the government’s press office said in a statement on Friday. Anusauskas was also scheduled to meet with President Gitanas Nauseda on Saturday, according to the agenda of…
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Haitians have learned to persevere through the worst crises, often with humor
Read More Haiti is coming back to life after violent gangs took over most of the capital and the prime minister became stranded abroad. Some are even laughing it off. (Image credit: Clarens Siffroy) Haiti is coming back to life after violent gangs took over most of the capital and the prime minister became stranded…
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Sewage seeps into California beach, “akin to being trapped in a portable toilet”
Read MoreResearchers called the contamination at Imperial Beach “a public health crisis,” which has resulted in over 700 consecutive days of beach closures.Researchers called the contamination at Imperial Beach “a public health crisis,” which has resulted in over 700 consecutive days of beach closures.
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Five killed in attack on Pakistan military post near Afghan border
Read More Unnamed militant group drove vehicle laden with explosives into post and detonated suicide bombs Militants have attacked a military post in Pakistan near Afghanistan using a vehicle laden with explosives, killing five security force members, Pakistan’s military said. The incident in north-west Pakistan was carried out by six attackers, the military’s media wing…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukrainian shelling kills two in border city and drones target refineries
Read More Attack in Belgorod comes day after at least 20 people were killed in a strike on Odesa and amid voting in Russia’s election Ukrainian war briefing Continue reading…Attack in Belgorod comes day after at least 20 people were killed in a strike on Odesa and amid voting in Russia’s electionUkrainian war briefing Continue…
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‘Overthrow the system’: Haiti gang leader Cherizier seeks revolution
Read MoreJimmy Cherizier tells Al Jazeera: ‘It’s not just people with guns who’ve damaged the country but the politicians too.’Jimmy Cherizier tells Al Jazeera: ‘It’s not just people with guns who’ve damaged the country but the politicians too.’
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India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking record third straight term in vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking record third straight term in vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise.
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At gunpoint, Ukrainians in occupied regions back Putin in Russia’s election
Read MoreUkrainians and a rights group say people are being forced to vote by their occupiers in election dismissed as a sham.Ukrainians and a rights group say people are being forced to vote by their occupiers in election dismissed as a sham.
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Russian voting continues in election preordained to extend Putin’s rule
Read MoreVladimir Putin faces no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.Vladimir Putin faces no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
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Who is Vaughan Gething, the new Welsh Labour leader?
Read More The first black leader of a European nation has made history more than once during a rocky political career to date • Gething to become Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething describes himself as “a Welshman born in Zambia” , with his father, a vet from the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales, having…
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Sainsbury’s grocery deliveries hit by ‘technical issue’
Read More Supermarket chain ‘working hard’ to resolve problem that leaves it unable to fulfil most of Saturday orders Sainsbury’s has said it has experienced technical issues and is unable to fulfil the “vast majority” of its online grocery deliveries. In a post on X, the supermarket chain said: “We’re experiencing technical issues affecting some…
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Middle East crisis live: charity says ‘all cargo’ offloaded from Gaza aid ship
Read More World Central Kitchen says 200 tonnes of food is ready for distribution as second boat prepares to leave Cyprus See all our Israel-Gaza war coverage here The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its fighter jets had struck a building used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon’s Tayr Harfa and another infrastructure in Labbouneh overnight,…
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US probes Boeing 737 flight found with lost external panel after landing
Read MoreBoeing faces more turbulence even though flight landed safely as it was unclear when or how the panel went missing.Boeing faces more turbulence even though flight landed safely as it was unclear when or how the panel went missing.
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Putin shown ‘voting’ in sham Russian election in new video released by Kremlin
Read More Vladimir Putin is shown appearing to vote online in the Russian election, in a new video released by the Kremlin. Vladimir Putin is shown appearing to vote online in the Russian election, in a new video released by the Kremlin.
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United Airlines Boeing plane loses external panel in flight
Read More FAA investigating loss of panel before Boeing 737-800 landed safely in Oregon The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in Oregon. United flight 433 landed at Medford airport at about 1.45pm on Friday carrying 139 passengers and six crew after…
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This medieval astrolabe has both Arabic and Hebrew markings. Here’s what it means
Read More This discovery sheds new light on the rich history of scholarship and intellectual exchange between Muslims, Jews and Christians during a time of Muslim rule in medieval Spain. This discovery sheds new light on the rich history of scholarship and intellectual exchange between Muslims, Jews and Christians during a time of Muslim rule…
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Tories and Labour urged to show ‘courage’ to act on unhealthy food
Read More Exclusive: King’s Fund issues challenge as poll finds two-thirds of people want firms to be forced to cut sugar, salt and fat Britain’s political parties have been urged to show courage by forcing food producers to make their products healthier, as new polling shows two-thirds of voters back the move. Compelling food manufacturers…
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Maqali, a simple Syrian dish that saved a displaced family’s Ramadan iftar
Read MoreMade in its simplest form possible, this meal of fried vegetables brings an impoverished IDP family together in Ramadan.Made in its simplest form possible, this meal of fried vegetables brings an impoverished IDP family together in Ramadan.
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Bolsonaro presented plan to reverse 2022 election, Brazilian military leaders say
Read More Testimonies of two former military commanders to police include the first direct mentions of Jair Bolsonaro as actively participating in a conspiracy to ignore the results of the 2022 election. (Image credit: Andre Penner) Testimonies of two former military commanders to police include the first direct mentions of Jair Bolsonaro as actively participating…
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95% of Western companies still in Russia – Austrian Foreign Minister
Read More Sanctions against Moscow should be implemented in full, Alexander Schallenberg has said The majority of Western companies continue to operate in Russia despite many foreign businesses announcing their exit from the country in response to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Austria’s Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has said. Austrian firms are “heavily engaged”…
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Vaughan Gething or Jeremy Miles to make history as Welsh Labour’s new leader
Read More Outcome of election paves way for first black head of a European country or the UK’s most senior gay leader The winner of the race to become the next first minister of Wales is to be revealed on Saturday. Whether Vaughan Gething or Jeremy Miles is elected Welsh Labour leader, it will be…
